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[ noun ] money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

Synonyms

dower dowery

Used in print

(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)

`` O Blessed Virgin_Mary , Mother of God and our most gentle queen and mother , look down in mercy upon England , thy '' dowry `` , and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in thee .

Related terms

gift endow

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